Directional Boring Locator
A directional boring locator is a walkover guidance system with a sonde transmitter for tracking underground boring head paths. While primarily a guidance system, it is integral to classified boring systems under this tariff item as part of the boring machinery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported separately as a surveying instrument
Surveying or navigational instruments may be classified under Chapter 90.
If the locator is self-propelled
Self-propelled boring machinery falls under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the locator is imported as part of a complete boring system to avoid classification as a separate instrument
• Provide documentation showing its use with boring machinery
• Check if any Canadian wireless regulations apply to the sonde transmitter
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